🇷🇴 Romania

Immigration & Residency in Romania

Build Your Future in a Growing European Market

Romania offers a range of immigration and residence pathways for entrepreneurs, business owners, skilled professionals, highly qualified employees, researchers, students and families.

As a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, Romania combines access to the European market with a growing business environment and opportunities for international professionals and entrepreneurs.

CETO Global Immigration Consulting & Partners assists international clients in identifying suitable Romanian immigration pathways and coordinates the process together with qualified legal, immigration and business professionals.

From business immigration and employment to family relocation and long-term residence, we provide tailored guidance based on each client's individual circumstances and objectives.

Why Romania?

A Strategic Gateway to the European Union

Romania offers an attractive combination of European market access, competitive business conditions and opportunities for international professionals, entrepreneurs and companies. Its strategic location and growing economy make Romania an interesting destination for individuals and businesses seeking to establish a presence within the European Union.

  • European Union Member State
  • Member of the Schengen Area
  • Access to the EU Single Market
  • Strategic European Location
  • Competitive Business Environment
  • Growing Technology & Services Sectors
  • Opportunities for Entrepreneurs & Businesses
  • International Employment Opportunities
  • Developing Start-up Ecosystem
  • Long-Term Residence Opportunities
Immigration & Residency Programs

Explore Your Options in Romania

Romania provides several immigration and residence pathways depending on the applicant's employment, business activities, professional qualifications, education, research activities and family circumstances.

Business & Commercial Activities

Establish & Manage a Business in Romania

Third-country nationals who intend to conduct qualifying commercial activities in Romania may have access to a dedicated immigration and residence pathway.

This route can be relevant for entrepreneurs, shareholders and business owners who intend to establish, manage or participate in qualifying commercial activities in Romania.

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Employment & Work Permits

Work & Live in Romania

Third-country nationals who obtain qualifying employment with a Romanian employer may have access to Romanian work and residence pathways.

Depending on the employment category, the Romanian employer may first need to obtain the required employment authorization before the employee proceeds with the visa and residence process.

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Highly Qualified Employment

Opportunities for International Professionals

Romania provides immigration options for highly qualified third-country nationals who obtain qualifying professional employment.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's qualifications, employment conditions and other applicable immigration requirements.

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EU Blue Card

Residence for Highly Qualified Professionals

Highly qualified third-country nationals who satisfy the applicable professional, employment and salary requirements may qualify for an EU Blue Card in Romania.

The EU Blue Card provides a residence and employment pathway for highly qualified professionals and can offer additional advantages under applicable EU mobility rules.

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Intra-Corporate Transfer

International Employee Mobility

International companies may be able to temporarily transfer eligible managers, specialists and trainee employees from a company outside the European Union to a Romanian entity belonging to the same company or corporate group.

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Professional Activities

Residence for Qualified Independent Professionals

Romania provides a residence pathway for certain third-country nationals who intend to carry out qualifying professional activities.

Applicants must satisfy the legal and professional requirements applicable to the profession they intend to practise in Romania.

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Student Residence

Study & Build Your Future in Romania

International students admitted to qualifying Romanian educational institutions may apply for an appropriate long-stay visa and residence permit for study purposes.

Depending on the applicable requirements, students may also have certain employment opportunities during their studies and post-graduation options.

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Researchers

Residence for International Researchers

Researchers and scientific professionals undertaking qualifying research activities in Romania may have access to dedicated immigration and residence pathways.

Eligibility depends on the research activity, host organisation and applicable immigration requirements.

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Family Reunification

Bring Your Family to Romania

Romania provides family reunification pathways for eligible family members of qualifying foreign residents.

Depending on the sponsor's residence status and individual family circumstances, spouses, children and certain other qualifying family members may be eligible for residence.

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Family Members of Romanian Citizens

Residence Through Family Connection

Foreign nationals who are qualifying family members of Romanian citizens may have access to specific Romanian residence pathways.

The applicable requirements depend on the family relationship and individual circumstances.

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Long-Term Residence

Build a Long-Term Future in Romania

Eligible third-country nationals who have established qualifying long-term legal residence in Romania may be able to obtain long-term resident status.

This can provide greater residence security and additional employment and integration rights under Romanian and European law.

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EU / EEA / Swiss Citizens

Residence Registration in Romania

Citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland are subject to different residence rules from third-country nationals.

Those intending to remain in Romania beyond the applicable period may need to register their residence with the Romanian authorities.

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Business Immigration in Romania

Establish & Grow Your European Business

Romania can provide opportunities for international entrepreneurs, investors and companies seeking to establish or expand their business activities within the European Union. Depending on the applicant's circumstances and proposed business structure, relevant services may include:

  • Commercial Activity Residence
  • Company Formation
  • Corporate Immigration
  • Shareholder & Management Structuring
  • Executive Relocation
  • Employee Immigration
  • Intra-Corporate Transfers
  • International Business Expansion

CETO helps international clients assess suitable business and immigration strategies and coordinates the required professional services through its network of legal and business partners.

Who Can We Help?

Our Romania immigration services are designed for

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Investors
  • Business Owners
  • Company Shareholders
  • Executives
  • Highly Qualified Professionals
  • Skilled Workers
  • International Employees
  • Researchers
  • Students
  • Families
  • Multinational Companies

Our Process

  1. 01

    Initial Consultation

    We assess your objectives, professional background, business plans and family circumstances.

  2. 02

    Immigration Strategy

    We identify Romanian immigration and residence pathways that may be appropriate for your individual situation.

  3. 03

    Eligibility Assessment

    The applicable immigration, employment, financial, professional or business requirements are reviewed.

  4. 04

    Documentation & Coordination

    The required documentation is coordinated together with the relevant legal, immigration and business professionals.

  5. 05

    Application Process

    The appropriate visa, employment authorization and/or residence application is coordinated with the relevant Romanian authorities.

  6. 06

    Residence & Relocation

    Following successful approval, we assist with the next stages of residence and relocation where required.

Why CETO?

International Immigration. Personal Strategy.

CETO Global Immigration Consulting & Partners combines international client coordination with a network of qualified legal, immigration and business professionals.

  • Individual Immigration Assessment
  • International Partner Network
  • Qualified Legal & Immigration Professionals
  • Business Immigration Expertise
  • End-to-End Case Coordination
  • Multilingual Client Support
  • Tailored Immigration Strategies
  • Long-Term Relocation Planning

Important Information

Romanian immigration requirements, financial requirements, salary thresholds, government fees and administrative procedures may change.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's nationality, purpose of residence, professional or business circumstances and Romanian law applicable at the time of application.

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